Back to School: Whose Job is It?
Back to School: Whose Job is It? The back to school honeymoon is beginning. Many children (and teachers) are making vows that this will be their best school year ever. How long will the back to school honeymoon last? That could depend on how you and your children prepare. How can parents help children prepare […]
Positive Discipline Conference and Think Tank
Positive Discipline Conference and Think Tank Think Tank I never cease to be amazed at the wonderful people who are attracted to do Positive Discipline work. They are such creative, fun, dedicated, and passionate people who really believe it is possible to create peace in the world through peace in homes and schools. Last week […]
FRIEND OR PARENT
FRIEND OR PARENT I just received an interesting question from a journalist wondering if parents could be both a friend and a disciplinarian. Following is my answer: I’m not sure what you mean by disciplinarian and what you mean by friend. When people say, “You should be a parent, not a friend to your children,” […]
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Many of the following mistakes are made in the name of love. Too often we think we are helping our children when the long-term results of what we do may be discouraging. Other mistakes are made because we just don’t know what else to do. Thankfully, one of the foundation […]
A Simple Strategy for Smoother Mornings and Evenings
A Simple Strategy for Smoother Mornings and Evenings Debbie Zeichner, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator http://debbiezeichnerlcsw.com Now that school has started, parents often struggle with making the big transition from long, relaxing summer days to hectic, rushed school days. Many of the parents I work with say […]
3 Easy Ways to Create Connection Before Correction in Parenting
3 Easy Ways to Create Connection Before Correction in Parenting by Guest Blogger Marcilie Smith Boyle, MBA, CPCC Life & Leadership Coach Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator Connection Before Correction is one of my all-time favorite Parenting with Positive Discipline mantras. I believe these are words to live by both in the moment of dissatisfying […]
Positive Discipline Ezine
Positive Discipline Ezine All writers for COMPASS have been trained and certified through the Positive Discipline Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating respectful relationships in homes and schools. In This Issue
One Word
One Word Avoid lecturing and nagging. Use one word as a kind reminder. When agreements are made together in advance, one word is often all that needs to be said.
The Power of Nonverbal Communication
The Power of Nonverbal Communication by Dr. Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, and Roslyn Ann Duffy Adults and children express emotional energy on their faces, in their voices, and in the way they move or stand. Because children are still developing their language skills, they trust the message of this nonverbal communication far more than they […]
THE ART OF ACTIVE LISTENING
THE ART OF ACTIVE LISTENING Active (or reflective) listening is an effective tool of communication. One that will serve you well as you parent your child and (sooner than you may think) the adolescent that child will become. Active listening is the art of observing and listening to feelings, then reflecting them back. Active listening does not […]
